Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 64

Trump's move to fire Lisa Cook could give him leverage over Fed board

Removing a top Fed official threatens to shake investor confidence in the central bank's long-standing independence, according to Wall Street observers.

8/26: CBS Evening News

Trump clashes with Fed board member Lisa Cook, pushing to oust her; Celebrating amazing pups on National Dog Day

8/26: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Fed Gov. Lisa Cook filing lawsuit over Trump's attempted firing; Changes coming to House Freedom Caucus

8/25: The Daily Report

Nancy Chen reports on President Trump's latest plans for the deployment of the National Guard and the changing legal status of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.

Trump says he's fired Federal Reserve board member Lisa Cook

President Trump said Monday he has fired Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors — a dramatic move after months of public attacks against the central bank.

SpaceX resets Super Heavy-Starship's 10th test flight again, for tonight

SpaceX hopes to pick up the pace with Super Heavy-Starship test flights amid concern the rocket may not be ready in time for a planned 2027 moon landing.

8/25: CBS Evening News Plus

Breaking down the Coast Guard's massive $500 million drug busts; Reporter's Notebook: When economic data outruns the narrative

Alix Tichelman’s former boyfriend on becoming enamored with the tattooed beauty

Chad Cornell, who is passionate about writing and music, found another passion in 2013 -- Alix Tichelman. They dated for nearly eight months. Cornell tells "48 Hours"' Maureen Maher that they immediately hit it off and had a lot in common.

Powerball estimated jackpot jumps to $815 million, game's 7th biggest

Wednesday night's Powerball jackpot will be an estimated $815 million, the game's seventh biggest, with an approximate cash value of $367.9 million, after no one won Monday's $750 million grand prize.

California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.